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Offline Andy

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Removing side trim/bump strips
« on: March 05, 2012, 07:34:30 pm »
Okay, so I know it's stuck on - but what's the easiest way to remove it after 20 years? I stood on the strip on the driver's side and it wouldn't budge, and I'm a fat bastard!

Might be lazy and leave it to the bodyshop.
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Offline PeteG40

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Re: Removing side trim/bump strips
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2012, 07:44:12 pm »
if you look underneath at the rear, there is a divit... they are actually 2 piece.  The top bit should lever off, unclipping, then the bottom bit will be more like a strip on the door.  Boiling water on that
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Re: Removing side trim/bump strips
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2012, 08:09:24 pm »
I've spent hours removing the tar they leave behind. Painstaking work! I did what pete says but had to use bug and tar remover for the adhesive.
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Offline gaz g40

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Re: Removing side trim/bump strips
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2012, 08:14:51 pm »
What stuff is best to stick them back on with? Sorry for the hi jack
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Offline Jacque

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Re: Removing side trim/bump strips
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2012, 12:33:58 pm »
i used original VW "double face" it's called in French/Dutch  got it from a mate who works in a VAG garage.

like the word says, is a strip wich sticks on 2 sides. (yellow cover you have to peal off)

no complaints, have it now one for about 7 months.
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